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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.09, 1,036.46 and 531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.09, 1,036.46 and 531.65 is: 731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.09 : 1,036.46 = 531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.09/1,036.46 = 531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.09x = 1,036.46 × 531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.09x = 551,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,033.96/753.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.70

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